Texwipe TX7104 Mini AlphaMop™ Cleanroom Mop — Extension Handle, Single Head Assembly (7" x 4" class)
TX7104 is a compact, low-profile Mini AlphaMop™ kit designed to reach small, hard-to-access cleanroom locations such as isolator interiors, glove boxes, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and workbench surfaces. The swivel head and rounded edges help technicians clean corners and tight geometries without aggressive tool angles that can cause redeposition, streaking, or surface damage.
Discontinued by manufacturer: SOSCleanroom lists TX7104 as discontinued by the manufacturer and references TX7101 as the successor option. If you are standardizing a program, qualify the currently available Mini AlphaMop™ platform items (e.g., TX7101 and current cover/pad SKUs) rather than relying on legacy configurations.
For over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners, and SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market. That relationship matters in critical environments because it supports continuity of supply, stable product lineage, and fast access to the manufacturer documentation your QA/QC team expects.
Published configuration (TX7104)
- System type: Mini AlphaMop™ / isolator cleaning tool style mop for small, hard-to-reach areas
- Mop head (published dimensions): 3.7" x 7.1" (9.4 cm x 18.1 cm) low, flat profile with slightly rounded corners
- Handle (published range): telescoping extension handle; published as 29" to 53" (also described as 2 ft 5 in to 4 ft 5 in)
- Head articulation: swivel joint for access to confined geometries
- Pad: polyester pad (also described as a polyester foam pad, depending on publication)
- Cover change method: rapid-change slip-on/off covers designed to remain secure in use
- Packaging discipline (published on SOS product page): bag-within-a-bag cleanroom packaging
| Kit contents cross-reference |
Published in SOS-hosted TX7104 TDS (Effective: Jan 2013) |
Published on Texwipe TX7104 product page |
| Head assembly |
Mini AlphaMop™ head; 3.7" x 7.1" (9.4 cm x 18.1 cm) |
(1) 7" x 4" thermoplastic mop head |
| Handle |
(1) telescoping handle, 29" to 53" |
(1) 29" to 53" telescoping fiberglass handle |
| Pad |
(1) polyester foam pad |
(1) polyester pad |
| Fasteners |
Not stated |
(2) fastening pins |
| Sample covers (starter pack) |
6 each TX7114M + 5 each TX3264 (as published) |
6 sample covers TX7114M + 5 sample covers STX7114 (as published) |
| Packaging |
1 mop / case |
1 kit / case |
Low particle and fiber generation — and the reality check
Mini AlphaMop™ covers are engineered for low contamination cleaning, but performance in critical environments is driven by discipline: cover change frequency, controlled wetting, and strict segregation of clean vs. dirty sides. Treat the mop head, pad, and covers as contamination-controlled components — introduce them properly, store them closed/double-bagged, and prevent cross-contact with non-controlled tools.
Practical cleanroom use guidance (technicians and engineers)
- Define your “dirty edge”: Assign a leading edge and a trailing edge. In isolators and hoods, this prevents the classic failure mode of dragging collected residues back across a just-cleaned surface.
- Use controlled wetting, not saturation: Over-wetting drives streaking and residue migration (especially on stainless and polycarbonate). Wet the cover to the minimum effective level for your chemistry and soil load.
- Short, repeatable strokes: In confined geometries, use overlapping, single-direction strokes to avoid re-aerosolizing particles or splashing solution into HEPA returns, ports, or glove ring interfaces.
- Change covers early: Replace covers when they show visible load, lose wetness, or begin to drag. “One cover, one zone” is a common high-control practice for isolators and critical hoods.
- Corner control: Use the rounded head to work corners without levering the head into the surface. Excess point-load can scratch polymer surfaces and create particle traps.
- Post-clean dry time: Allow full dry time before closing doors/panels to reduce vapor entrapment and wipe marks. Dry-time discipline also reduces transfer when personnel re-contact surfaces.
Compatibility and wipe-down notes
- Solvent cleaning (covers/pads): Texwipe’s Mini AlphaMop™ series documentation describes use for cleaning with solvents such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, acetone, and degreasers. Site-specific qualification is still required for your surfaces and residues.
- Handle/head exposure: Material and chemical compatibility for the full assembly is not uniformly published across legacy TX7104 documents. If your SOP requires aggressive chemistry, validate the complete tool set under your conditions before standardizing.
- Sterility planning: TX7104 is presented as a cleanroom mop kit (not a sterile kit). If you require sterile execution, use sterile covers/pads that are explicitly supplied sterile and maintain sterile handling discipline during transfer and staging.
- Do not improvise attachments: Avoid tape, clips, or non-qualified fasteners. Improvised methods are a common root cause of particle shedding, adhesive residue, and unexpected extractables.
Typical performance characteristics
These are published attributes intended to support qualification planning and contamination-risk reviews (they are not a substitute for site validation).
| Attribute |
Published value |
Where it is published |
| Head size |
3.7" x 7.1" (9.4 cm x 18.1 cm) / also presented as 7" x 4" class |
TX7104 TDS + Texwipe TX7104 page |
| Handle range |
29" to 53" (also described as 2 ft 5 in to 4 ft 5 in) |
TX7104 TDS + SOS product page |
| Cleanroom environment |
ISO Class 2–7 / Class 1–100,000 / EU Grade A–D (Mini AlphaMop™ series) |
Mini AlphaMop™ Series TDS (US-TDS-068 Rev. 11/21) |
| Shelf life |
Mop heads and handles: unlimited shelf life (series statement). Covers: non-sterile 5 years; sterile 3 years from date of manufacture (series statement). |
Mini AlphaMop™ Series TDS (US-TDS-068 Rev. 11/21) |
Typical contamination characteristics
| Characteristic |
Published value |
Notes for qualification |
| Particles / ions / NVR (numeric) |
Not published as numeric values for this mop system in the referenced TX7104 and Mini AlphaMop™ series TDS documents. |
Control is typically managed through cover selection (polyester vs. microdenier; sterile vs. non-sterile), change frequency, and clean introduction practices. Validate under your site SOP and surface/chemistry set. |
| Packaging control |
Bag-within-a-bag cleanroom packaging (as listed on SOS product page) |
Maintain double-bag integrity until the controlled transfer point; avoid staging open bags near active airflow or exposed product. |
Common failure modes
- Streaking / film residue: Typically from over-wetting, incompatible chemistry, or trying to “stretch” a loaded cover too far. Prevent with controlled wetting, defined stroke patterns, and cover change discipline.
- Redeposition: Occurs when the mop is rotated or pulled back across a cleaned surface. Prevent by maintaining a single-direction technique and assigning clean vs. dirty sides per zone.
- Particle shedding from misuse: Triggered by scraping edges into corners, using non-qualified attachments, or contacting abrasive fixtures. Prevent with corner-control technique and correct fasteners/pads.
- Snagging / cover walk-off: Can happen if the cover is not seated correctly over the pad/head or if it catches on sharp hardware. Prevent with pre-use seating checks and controlled approach angles.
- Cross-contamination between rooms: Moving a mop kit between grades without segregation is a common audit finding. Prevent with room-dedicated kits and clear labeling/traceability at the tool level.
Storage and handling best practices
- Keep covers/pads sealed in original clean packaging until the controlled transfer point. Do not stage open bags under active airflow.
- Store mop heads/handles clean, dry, and protected from impacts that can create burrs or scuffs (both become particle traps).
- Segregate by grade/room: dedicate kits to specific suites or risk zones to reduce cross-contamination risk.
- After use, manage as a controlled tool: remove and discard used covers per SOP, clean/inspect the head and pad condition, and re-bag for next introduction.
Documentation
SOS-hosted Texwipe datasheet (TX7104 Mini AlphaMop™ TDS, Effective: January 2013):
Click HereTexwipe Mini AlphaMop™ Series Technical Data Sheet (US-TDS-068 Rev. 11/21):
Click Here
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